The story
LSTs landing vehicles and cargo on a Normandy beach, June 1944, photo 1 of 2Memorandum from Eisenhower to Marshall, 6 Jun 1944Landing craft sailing for Normandy beach, France, 6 Jun 1944Allied fleet crossing the English Channel, 6 Jun 1944; note the observation balloon above each ship
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.